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or any info? i just have to write a 2-3 page paper on french cuisine, and make a cookbook.

i have the cookbook mostly covered, but i dont really have much history on french food.

also if you have any recipes for french entrees. :-/

and no. french toast does NOT count

Neal

Sarah Martin asked:


One of the best aspects of any five star world cruises is going to be the food. In fact some of the best and most interesting cuisines are served up on these cruises. You can even go on five star world cruise vacations where the point is simply to explore the world and learn how to cook with one great chef who is a guest on board.

Cruise lines are becoming more aware of how attracted people are to celebrity chefs and learning new ways to cook and what better way to pack people on board than to turn the five star world cruises into a floating five star restaurant as well.

If you are on a diet a five star around the world cruise is probably not for you.(http://www.amttravel.com/cruise-lines/around-the-world-cruises.html)This is because you might be served as many as five meals a day. Aside from the regular lunch and dinner you will probably be served tea and a midnight buffet as well. If you get hungry in the middle of the night there is usually some kind of all night self service buffet located somewhere on the ship as well.

You can expect all different styles of foods and food presentations and for many different types of cuisine styles to be served. It is not uncommon at all for there to be French, Italian, Asian and Fusion cuisines available on board and created out of one kitchen. These are not your regular restaurant meals either.

Many of them are gourmet in flavor. It can also depend on the cruise line you are on. Exotic cuisines such as Indonesian, Pilipino or Tibetan food are currently very au courant on a five star world cruise as are the famous fusion cuisines from Miami, Florida and New Orleans.

Cocktails are also usually quite spectacular on these voyages and may be themed and named after wherever you are going. You can expect your martinis to be cleverly mixed together and to boast some elaborate and unusual garnishes. If you are going to Hawaii or Mexico Tikki themed cocktails are often served on this type of five star world cruise.

These trips can also be highly educational. You can also do things like learn how to make works of art out of food or how to make your own sculpture out of ice.

Aside from the usual dinners there is also usually some kind of special dinners. Almost every five star world cruise holds a final farewell Captain’s Dinner to mark the end of the voyage. These are usually fantastic affairs that include delicacies like shrimp cocktail, Caviar, pate de fois grois, and classic surf and turf items such as racks of lamb, beef wellington, lobster thermidor, or broiled lobster tails.

Don’t forget dessert if you attend one of these Captain’s dinners. Typical offering include marzipan wrapped ice cream, Baked Alaska, cherries jubilee, and other amazing delights. It is a good thing that they have gyms on these five star world cruise ships or many people taking part in them would gain weight.



Simon

Irish Darling asked:


I want to open restaurant in my home town. How can I find out if my type of restaurant (Traditional and Modern French cuisine) will be a hit in my town? I’ve lived and studied in France, I have traditional french recipes from my grandmother who came here from Alsace-Lorraine, and I’m a lover of all things french.

Vaughan

Michael Lee asked:


Over the years, La Manga has evolved into a home for a bustling, diverse society composed of a wide variety of people from just about all ethnic backgrounds. Because of its diversity, La Manga is home to more varied goods and services than one might find in other areas of the Mediterranean. Here, you are just as likely to hear bartering in English as in German, Swedish and French, among many others. The result of this ethnic multiplicity is also seen in the food of the area: You can find just about any ethnic speciality you could imagine in this region.

Take a short trip to nearby Cabo de Palos, where an impressive Sunday market offers up a kaleidoscope of goods for purchase. Here, you’ll find everything from exotic fresh fruits and vegetables to clothing, footwear, handicrafts and unique gifts. The market is a popular destination for visitors from the surrounding area, including those who are staying (or living!) in La Manga. After your shopping is done, you can journey down the harbor, snack on some tapas or lunch and take in the beautiful scenery.

The influence of other nationalities on La Manga is evident particularly in the food of the area. At one time, only “barra” bread was available in all of Spain, but since Belgian and German master bakers have dotted the country with their bakeshops, there are countless more varieties of breads available in Spain now. La Manga is no exception. The selection of breads available here would make any carbo-loader’s head spin!

La Manga is a true gastronomic paradise. As already mentioned, the area’s cuisine is an amalgam of ethnic influences, offering locals and visitors a wide variety of choices when it comes time to dine. But at most of the area’s good restaurants, you’ll experience the best of true Mediterranean offerings, including paella, the freshest of fish, grilled meats and freshly prepared salads with a rainbow of locally grown produce.

One of the most popular delicacies in the La Manga region is a fish, served whole (usually local fish called mujol or dorada). The fish is cooked in a cover (or “jacket”) of salt, resulting in a delicate, moist finished product. Lobster, oysters and a variety of different shellfish are caught daily by the fisherman in nearby Cabo de Palos. These succulent treats are available in many of the restaurants in La Manga too.

You can dine on many local delicacies in La Manga. Space is too limited in one article to accurately convey the spectrum of choice, but do try them all. There are few places in the world where you can experience truly fresh Mediterranean food, so you might as well indulge while you’re here! And although the fish and seafood here are impeccably fresh, don’t overlook some of the area’s other mouth-watering dishes. Check out the cold gazpacho soup, the garlic-laden stews of all description and the burnished-brown whole roasted legs of goat or lamb for some particularly tasty options. You’ll have a full, happy belly before you know it.

So whether it’s traditional Mediterranean fare you’re after or something a little more unexpected, La Manga has something for you. Even if you aren’t an adventurous eater and prefer to stick with what you know when you travel, the La Manga area has something to suit you as well. With the proliferation of ethic restaurants available in the area, everyone’s tastes can be met. You’ll find everything from pizza to burgers to spring rolls in this melting pot region of Spain. Whatever it is your taste buds desire, it’s what’s on in La Manga.



Sherwin

geoko86 asked:


I have heard that mediterennean (especially the greek one) food is healthy,but I am not sure.

Igor

Trahimur omnes laudis studio asked:


I’m really into French cuisine and I want to try to make some chicken provençal tonight. I know the recipe varies from person to person, but can some actual French people give me their versions? Thanks.

If you are from France, please note that in your answer. Thanks.

Wyatt

Alison White asked:


Indisputably, one of modern France’s greatest treasures is its rich cuisine. The French have an ongoing love affair with food.

The cuisine of France is remarkably varied with a great many regional differences based on the produce and gastronomy of each region.

Culinary traditions that have been developed and perfected over the centuries have made French cooking a highly refined art. This is true of even the simplest peasant dishes, which require careful preparation and great attention to detail. It is expected that even the simplest preparation be undertaken in the most careful manner, which means disregarding the amount of time involved.

Of course, the secret to success in a French kitchen is not so much elaborate techniques as the use of fresh ingredients that are locally produced and in season.

French cooking is not a monolith: it ranges from the olives and seafood of Provence to the butter and roasts of Tours, from the simple food of the bistro to the fanciful confections of the Tour d’Argent.

A French meal might begin with a hot hors d’oeuvre (or for luncheon, a cold hors d’oeuvre) followed by soup, main course, salad, cheese, and finally dessert. The French operate with a strong sense that there is an appropriate beverage for every food and occasion. Wine is drunk with the meal, but rarely without food. An aperitif (a light alcoholic beverage such as Lillet) precedes the meal and a digestive (something more spirited — say, cognac) may follow. This close relationship between food and wine may, in part, closely parallel the evolution of great cooking and great wine making. It is probably not coincidental that some of the best cooking in France happens in some of her finest wine-growing regions. In Burgundy, Bordeaux, Provence, and Touraine, wine is as prevalent in the cooking process as it is in the glass.

French cooking is considered by many to be the standard against which all other cuisines are measured (it is also referred to as haute cuisine). This standard was introduced into the French courts by Catherine de Medici in the 1500s, and later perfected by Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935), who is considered the Father of French Cooking.

Nouvelle Cuisine, which became popular in the 1970s, was in reaction to the rich cooking of classic French cuisine. This new cuisine has a healthful cooking philosophy: crisply cooked vegetables and fruit based sauces as opposed to flour and cream sauces. From classic French cooking to Nouvelle Cuisine, and the many French regional cooking styles, there is something to satisfy just about every palate.

Visit the French Connections website http://www.frenchconnections.co.uk.



Derwin

paris6 asked:


I noticed on a few other questions that people were saying French food is bland, but I always thought they used a lot of herbs. In the south, I heard the food is even spicy-hot sometimes. So is French cuisine really bland?

Robert

Douglas Scott asked:


An island country in the central Windward Islands of the West Indies. It comprises St Vincent Island and the northern islets of the Grenadines. Part of the West Indies Federation from 1958 to 1962, the country gained self governing status in 1969 and full independence in 1979. Kingstown, on St. Vincent, is the capital.

Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy and export crops include bananas and arrowroot. Tourism is also important.

The islands are composed of volcanic rock. Thickly wooded volcanic mountains run north south and are cut by many swift streams. Soufriere the highest of the mountains has had devastating volcanic eruptions.

The country is a constitutional monarchy with one legislative house, its chief of state is the British monarch represented by the governor general, and the head of government is the prime minister. The French and the British contested for control of Saint Vincent until 1763, when it was ceded to England by the Treaty of Paris.

From casual and economical to elegant and exclusive, lodgings in St Vincent and the Grenadines offer something for every taste and budget. The choice ranges from a rustic cottage on the beach or a historic country hotel in the mountains, to a luxury resort with an island to itself. Young Island, an idyllic small island off the south coast of St Vincent, has a cottage community of separate huts including all modern facilities. All hotels are small and emphasise personal service.

Tropical, with trade winds tempering the hottest months, June and July.

St Vincent, like all the Wind wards, is volcanic and mountainous with luxuriant vegetation and black sand beaches. The Grenadines are equally lush. Secluded coves, spectacular coral reefs, rainforest hiking and superb sailing conditions are among the main tourist attractions.

St Vincent is one of the few islands where good West Indian cuisine can almost always be enjoyed in hotels. There is plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and other seafood on offer. Lobster is available in season.

Most evening events take place in hotels and it is best to ask at individual hotels for a calendar of events. Nightclubs include the Aquatic club and the Buccama Club on the Leeward Coast. The Attic in Kingstown features a wide variety of music during the week and live entertainment at weekends. There is one casino on the island, at Peniston, on the Leeward side.

Designs on sea island cottons can be bought and made up into clothes within a few days at a number of shops. Handicrafts and all varieties of straw made items, grass rugs and other souvenirs can be bought at a number of workshops and gift shops.



Connell

Joe.R asked:


Chinese.

Titus